Below is a list of my upcoming public events. Prices vary depending on location, activity, duration of the activity, and level of sponsorship.
Read all about my approach to nature journaling here, or download my free ebook Make a Date with Nature: An Introduction to Nature Journaling.
2020
September
Introduction to Nature Journaling workshop, Sunday 13th September 2020, 9 – 11 am, FREE, Dowse Lagoon, Sandgate, Queensland. Sponsored by Keep Sandgate Beautiful Association. Click here for more details and bookings.
Beechmont Market, Sunday 20th September 2020, Beechmont, Queensland. I’ll have a stall with my books, cards and prints. Come by and say hello!
Introduction to Nature Journaling workshop, Saturday 26th September 2020, 9.30 – 11.30 am, Miami, Queensland. FREE, Sponsored by City of Gold Coast. Click here for more details and how to book
Gold Coast Nature Journal Group: Focus on Flowers, Sunday 27th September 2020, Pine Ridge Conservation Park, Hollywell, Qld (also known as Pine Ridge Regional Park). 9 am – 12 pm. All welcome. Gold coin donation to take part.
Come along to this precious remnant of wallum heathland, paperbark swamp and cypress pine forest in the northern Gold Coast. Wildflowers are sure to abound, so this session we’ll be focusing on flowers. Meet at the carpark in the north-west corner of the park, off Oxley Drive (Route 4) at 8.45am for a 9 am start.
BYO nature journaling materials (e.g. notebook, pen, pencils, etc) and chair or rug to sit on, plus drinks and snacks. But also try to pack light as we’ll need to walk 15-20 mins to reach the heathland part of the park. Dress to be outdoors, be sunsmart, and BYO sunscreen and insect repellent. Sturdy shoes are recommended as ants, reptiles and other bities will be active.
Check out this page for more about the Gold Coast Nature Journal Group.
October
Beechmont Market, Sunday 18th October 2020, Beechmont, Queensland. I’ll have a stall with my books, cards and prints. Come by and say hello!
Lamington Short Break Tour 23 – 26 October 2020 (4 days) will include a 2 hour Nature Journaling workshop. See InterNational Park Tours for details.
Gold Coast Nature Journal Group: Create a Treasure Map in your nature journal. Saturday 31st October 2020, Gold Coast Botanic Gardens, Benowa, 9 am – 12 pm. All welcome. Gold coin donation to take part.
The Gold Coast Botanic Garden is full of treasures, including a wide variety of plants, wetlands, waterbirds and landscaped parklands. So it’s a great place to add some of these elements to your nature journal in the form of a treasure map. Or add any other treasures you might find! Meet outside the information centre at 8.45am for a 9 am start.
BYO nature journaling materials (e.g. notebook, pen, pencils, etc) and chair or rug to sit on, plus drinks and snacks. But also try to pack light as we’ll be wandering from place to place to create our treasure map. Dress to be outdoors, be sunsmart, and BYO sunscreen and insect repellent.
Check out this page for more about the Gold Coast Nature Journal Group.
November
Nature journaling workshop, Sunday 1st November 2020, 10.00am – 12pm, Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre, 149 Acacia Road, Karawatha, Queensland. FREE, Sponsored by Brisbane City Council. Click here for more details and how to book
Beechmont Market, Sunday 15th November 2020, Beechmont, Queensland. I’ll have a stall with my books, cards and prints. Come by and say hello!
Gold Coast Nature Journal Group: Signs of spring in the rainforest. Wednesday 18th November 2020, Binna Burra, Lamington National Park, 9 am – 12 pm. All welcome. Gold coin donation to take part.
Spring has sprung in the rainforest so there will be plenty of inspiration for journaling. Meet at Groom’s Cottage, Binna Burra, at 8.45am for a 9 am start.
BYO nature journaling materials (e.g. notebook, pen, pencils, etc) and chair or rug to sit on, plus drinks and snacks. But also try to pack light as we may do some wandering from place to place. Dress to be outdoors, be sunsmart, and BYO sunscreen and insect repellent. Sturdy shoes are recommended as ants, reptiles and other bities will be active.
Check out this page for more about the Gold Coast Nature Journal Group.
December
Gold Coast Nature Journal Group: Let’s draw animals! Saturday 5th December 2020, David Fleay Wildlife Park, West Burleigh, Qld. 9 am – 12 pm. All welcome. Gold coin donation to take part, plus entrance fee for David Fleay Wildlife Park.
Have fun getting close to some critters you might only get a fleeting glimpse of in the wild. Learn about our native wildlife and practice drawing live animals. Meet at the entrance of David Fleay Wildlife Park, Corner of West Burleigh Road and Loman Lane in West Burleigh, at 8.45am for a 9 am start.
BYO nature journaling materials (e.g. notebook, pen, pencils, etc) and chair or rug to sit on, plus drinks and snacks. But also try to pack light as we will do some wandering from place to place. Dress to be outdoors, be sunsmart, and BYO sunscreen and insect repellent.
Check out this page for more about the Gold Coast Nature Journal Group.
Beechmont Market, Sunday 20th December 2020, Beechmont, Queensland. I’ll have a stall with my books, cards and prints. Come by and say hello!
Get in contact
Please contact me if you’d like to arrange an event for your organisation or group. I’m always happy to discuss ideas and options.